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Celebrate Local Food Week June 6 - 12
Finding locally grown, fresh, tasty food in Kawartha Lakes is becoming easier all the time – and the diversity of the products available is incredible. All throughout the year, there is a constant supply of locally produced meats, eggs, dairy products and greenhouse vegetables available at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, farm retailers, restaurants and community events. Kawartha Choice Farm Fresh has nearly 100 members selling local food year round! To find your nearest local producer, visit: www.kawarthachoice.com
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Council Approves Zoning Amendment for Walmart
On May 24th, City of Kawartha Lakes Council approved the zoning amendment that will accommodate Walmart’s request for additional grocery space for their proposed Lindsay store.
This decision paves the way for Mason Homes to prepare the site and allow Fieldgate Development to proceed with construction of the Walmart store. Mason Homes will develop residential homes in the vicinity. Detailed planning with both of these developers is ongoing.
For more information, visit the City of Kawartha Lakes website.
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Adding Value to Local Food Systems Through Access to Commercial Kitchen Facilities
As the global population continues to rise, less and less people are able to access healthy food. Locally-based food projects such as community kitchen projects and farmer’s markets have emerged as a way to address the current problems with globalized food systems. The City of Kawartha Lakes and the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition, in partnership with Ecosystem Management Technology students at Fleming College conducted a survey to assess the demand for and availability of commercial and community kitchens within the Kawartha Lakes region. For more information, please visit www.advantagekawarthalakes.ca/en/keySectors/Projects--initiatives.asp
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Stay & Play in Kawartha Lakes
Congratulations to The Days Inn & Suites Lindsay and Black Diamond Golf Club on the creation of their new Stay & Play package promoting experiences in Kawartha Lakes. Promotion of this new package will begin this month encouraging visitation and tourist spending throughout the region.
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Downtown Revitalization Enters Strategic Planning Phase
Downtown Revitalization projects in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Omemee and Coboconk/Norland are now in the Strategic Planning phase. The volunteer Advisory Committees are using demographic, household, resident, and business information to inform the items and actions for each community’s plan, scheduled for completion early this summer. Some interesting stats coming out of each community:
- 70% of Lindsay residents would like to see outdoor cafés and restaurants, live music, and outdoor performances in the downtown
- 44% of local businesses in Fenelon Falls reported increased revenues over the past three years
- 80% of business owners in Omemee have formal business plans
- 96% of Coboconk business owners and 75% of Norland business owners are involved in the front line operations of their business
For more information on Downtown Revitalization please visit our website here.
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New! Hassle-free Camping at its Best in Rosedale!
Kawartha Lakes Tourism is thrilled to announce that Parks Canada has added Lock 35 in Rosedale to their oTENTik camping locations across Canada. An oTENTik is a cross between a tent and a rustin cabin and includes three beds accommodating up to six people. This summer, Parks Canada oTENTiks are available on a first-come, first-served basis at Lock 35 in Rosedale along the Trent-Severn Waterway. For more info and to book an oTENTik visit Parks Canada's website.
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Ontario Farmland prices increased 6.6 per cent in 2015
Farm Credit Canada has released its annual provincial and national overview of land value trends across Canada. Average farmland values in Canada continued to rise in 2015. Nationally and in many key agriculture regions, the average value of farmland increased at a slower pace last year. Overall, there appears to be greater volatility with a higher number of locales where values decreased. Eastern Ontario prices are generally significantly lower than those in mid-western Ontario.
For more information, please visit www.advantagekawarthalakes.ca/en/keySectors/AgricultureProfile.asp
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Fenelon Falls Corridor Study Update
On May 10th, 2016 the Fenelon Falls Corridor Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Completion was presented and received by Council. The Study was completed to identify solutions to address transportation deficiencies along the Kawartha Lakes Road 121 corridor and provided recommendations for improvements for vehicle capacity, pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Preferred recommendations include the installation of pedestrian crossings, sidewalk and shoulder improvements, upgraded traffic signals and turning lane capacity.
In addition to the current recommendations, Council has directed staff to include an EA for a by-pass or second crossing in Fenelon Falls in the 2018 budget for Council consideration. Initiating the environmental assessment process for the design of a secondary crossing in 2018 allows the City to preplan for when the existing bridge reaches capacity. This has been estimated to occur in 2027.
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Unemployment Rate, April 2016
In Canada, the unemployment rate saw no change in April when compared to March 2016, the national unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 7.1%. While in Ontario, the number of people searching for work increased, increasing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percent for a provincial rate of 7.0%.
Ontario has seen an increase in employment gains of 96,000 since April 2015.
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Stay Informed
Stay in touch with what's happening with Council:
- Council approved the motion to bring Ward Boundary options forward for public consultation. For more information, visit City of Kawartha Lakes Boundary Review
- Clear Garbage Bags coming to Kawartha Lakes, find out the requirements for local businesses here.
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Kawartha Lakes Farmland Stewardship Fund
Farmland makes up nearly 50% of the Kawartha watershed, and is particularly important in sustaining our rural communities, with agriculture and healthy lakes being the two pillars of our vibrant local economy. Farms can have a significant impact and benefits on watershed health and how you manage your farm can make a big difference. Soil management and lake management have the same goals – keep the nutrients and soil particles on the land and out of the water. For more information on this funding to assist with water quality improvements, visit: http://kawarthaconservation.com/klfsf
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Kawartha Lakes CFDC Celebrates 30 Years!
Congratulations to the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation celebrating their 30th Anniversary! They have approved over $45 million dollars in loans to small businesses, addressed over 12,000 business inquiries and supported the creation and retention of 6,000 jobs locally. The Kawartha Lakes CFDC has worked tirelessly to develop and strengthen our local economy and community well-being.
To the Board and Staff of the Kawartha Lakes CFDC – congratulations on all of your hard work and success!
For more information on the CFDC, and to see their all new website, visit: www.klcfdc.com
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2016 Kawartha Lakes Traditional Folk Music Workshops and Concerts Kick-Off in June
Rural eastern Ontario, including Kawartha Lakes, is one of the richest areas for traditional folk songs in North America. Traditional folk songs are those that have been passed orally from one generation to the next.
On Sunday June 12, Dr. Allan Kirby will perform traditional Ontario folk songs and melodies from the late 19th and early 20th centuries at Kawartha Settlers’ Village. On Sunday, June 18th he will run a traditional folk music workshop from noon until 4:00 p.m. at Settlers’ Village. Guitar, mandolin, and banjo players of all skill levels who enjoy singing and/or accompanying singers are welcome. Learn local history along with the songs, and enjoy an afternoon with Allan Kirby, in a friendly and relaxing manner.
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Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition General Assembly Meeting
Friday, June 10
9.30am – 12.00noon
Kawartha Conservation - Board Room
Ken Reid Park, Lindsay
(map: http://kawarthaconservation.com/contact)
*Refreshments will be served.
Come out and hear what’s been accomplished over the past year, and help identify directions for our work for the coming year. At the meeting, we will get updates from our working groups, review the Coalition’s strategic plan, and make decisions on how best to move forward together.
RSVP:Mike Perry at m.perry@cklfamilyhealthteam.com or telephone at 705-934-2704 or Kelly Maloney at email at kmaloney@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca or telphone at 705-324-9411 extension 1208.
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Make Your Business Age-Friendly
City of Kawartha Lakes Age-Friendly Business Engagement Strategy Committee is developing a strategy to help local business increase their age-friendliness. The Age-Friendly Business initiative will benefit our local businesses, older adult residents and our community at large, and we need your input.
Older adults have been identified as a driving force in consumerism and will be a considerable influence on the local economy and the way that business is conducted.
Business owners can identify the opportunities to help create age-friendly environments at your location, by completing this survey.
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Accessibility Map-a-thon in Fenelon Falls and Lindsay
The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee will be running an accessibility map-a-thon in Fenelon Falls and Lindsay on Thursday, June 2nd. The Committee, along with Police Auxiliaries and volunteer students will be introducing a mobile application that helps people with disabilities find accessible places, and enjoy their neighborhood and/or their visit.
Businesses that wish to share the assistive (physical and sensory) features available to their customers are encouraged to participate in the audit when visited. The award will be that their business will be widely advertised as an Accessibility friendly location.
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Are you following and sharing with Kawartha Lakes Tourism on Social Media?
“52% of Facebook users said their friends’ photos
inspired their holiday choice and travel plans”
Source: WAYN for the World Travel & Tourism Council, 2012
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This monthly series will feature a variety of information relating to economic development in Kawartha Lakes including events, networking opportunities, emerging programs, business resources and more!
Let us know what you think! Connect with us @KL_LifeBalanced!
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